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Old 03-07-2002 | 05:24 AM
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Noflyzone
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Default Down Elevator Effectiveness
Hi Jon,

The aerodynamics are way too boring, so here's my attempt at simplicity. When in 3-D, up elevator is farther from the wing's influence than down elevator. Plus, depending on the airframe, up elevator can be bucking the weight of the wing as well (vertical C/G). Hope this helps...

Dan
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